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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, December g.
Young Mr.. Vance. Of Wytheyille, was
installed pastor OF the Second Presbyte-
rian church Tonight with impressive
ceremonies.
The lectures ot DR.. James Carey
Thomas, Of Baltimore, before the Young
Mems Christian Association and DR..
Hatcher at the Baptist church drew
large and apprccia i've audiences.
4 party OF pythians, headed by Major
General CarnahaD, OF Indiana, were re-
ceiyed and entertained by Mechanics
and Oriental Lodges last night. Later
the party were bnnqucted. Toasts were
drunk aud responded to by General Car
nahan Colonel Pettibone, of Cincin-
natl; John W. Thompson. Esq, OF
Washington and Messrs. JusIus Rath-
bone, William f. Carne, Julian Holt,
and Charles Il. Herbert.
\ large number of railroad officials and
others went up the Loudoun road to-day
to see the testing of the Westinghouse
air-brake and Jauuey coupler attached
to a train OF fifty cars. Everything was
highly satisfactory.
Mr.. Fielding Aston's barn, in West
moreland, with contents, was destroyed
by an incendiary fire recently. Loss,
$500; uninsured.
Captain W. p. Posey, an FISHERMAN
dredging at Rock Point, shot a negro
cook through the neck and jaw Saturday
for insultinO his wife pOsey was sub
sequently arrested and released.
A large party of old soldiers and Ia
dies assembled at the Opera-House last
night to hear Colonel L. V. White, of
Loudoun. on the battle Of Balls Bluff.
Colonel Edmund Berkeley read his poem
on Pickett's charge at Gettysburg. 1t
was most enjoyable occasion.
1t is said the Prince William Court
has indicted Wimsatt for selling cOu-
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nRATDA


BATKINS.-Died, at his late residence, De-
camber 9Th, at clock A. NJ. X. B. BATkINS,
In the forty-slxtn year OF his age.
None knew him but 10 love him,
None named him but 10 praise.
The funeral Will take place at half-past
O'clock TODAY from No. 200l Venable street
Friends and relatives arc invlted 20 attend.
sHERvIN.-Died. in Hancock. Nd. December
8. tsSs. MARY A. SHERvIN, eldest daughter OF
Henry J. shervin. OF this cts.
WALSToN, Entered into rest, December 8,
1857, THOMAS c. WALSTON, Of Northampton
county, az no residence OF his 0rothor-in-law,
DIR j. n. Upshur. go east Grace street.
His romans will be taken 70 tho Eastern Shore
for inferment by the Norfolk aud Western
train THIS MORNING At 1919 o'clock,
Norfolk and Baltimore papers please copy.
YoUNG.-Died, Yesterday morning at ao'clock,
JOHN NJ YOUNG, In the nfty-slzth year of his
age,
Ills funeral will take place from the residence,
Thlrtieih and Clay streets, at 10 A. NJ. TO-DAY.
Friends Of the family Invited TO attend. Inter
ment at Hollywood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
Tn COngeniaI Limbo.

NEW ORLEANS, December Ga dis
patch from Wesson, Miss, to the Times
Democrat says that Courtney atlas Hol-
land, who committed the forgery on the
Eagle and Phoenix Mills of Columbus,
Ga, last year, and was sentenced to seven
years in the pententiary, subsequently
breaking Jail came to this place about
six weeks ago, and was employed 10y the
Mississippi Mills He won the affections
of Miss Jenny Moore, of this town, and
was married to her about two weeks ago.
This morning he was recognized and ar
rested. He is now in jail awaiting re-
QUESTION from the State of Georgia.
Much sympathy is expressed for the
young bride.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07

7
rotty. ninth Congress 10 tho Committee
y" v'ues whom appointed Adopted.
=, M'' Cox, OF New York, chairman of
. .ilo committee appointed 20 wait upon
thc resident and inform him of the or
EShlzst'on OF the House. reported that
'he committe had performed its duty.
ana that the President would communi.
cate with The House forthwith.
Inc following amendments 10 the rules
were submitted aud referred TO the com
miltee on rules when appointed
ny Mr.. Dingley, OF Maine Providing
that pending q motion that the House 90
INTO committee of the whole or proceed
70 business on thNHouse calendar, mo-
uon shall be in oAlcr 10 designate the
particular bill to n considered. Also
Tor the appointment OF committee on
navigation and fisheries to consist OF
thirteen members.
by Mr. Anderson, Of Kansas: ProYi.
ding that ex members Of the House shall
not be admitted to the floor on more
than three days during the same term Of
Congress.
BY Mr.. Stone, of Missouri Giving
precedence IN consideration 10 bills re-
ported by the Committee on Public Lands
for the forfeiture of land grants and
restoring them TO bona Rde settlement
by Mr.. Cox, of New York: For the
appointment OF a committee on the
eleventh census.
BY Mr.. Johnson, of North Carolina:
Providing that when any motion or
proposition to amend the revenue laws
IS under conY1eration any amendment
thereto or substitute therefor. whether
1t refers to internal or customs revenue,
shall be in order.
At l2:ZO a recess was taken until 1910,
and subsequent recess until / 10.
AT the expiration of the recess Mr.
Pruden, the Presidents secretary, APP
peared at the bar of the House with the
Presidents annual message. 1t was re-
ceivcd, and its reading Immediately
begun.
The message was listened to with great
attention, and at the conclusion of the
reading, which consumed forty minutes,
was greeted with applause.
The House then, at $50 p. NJ, ad-
jOurned until Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
WILLIAMSBURG.
Rejoicing over tie Supreme-COurt
DecIslou-Other SOtes.


ICorre spc udence Of the Richmond Dispa'ch.l
DECEMBER 6, 1887.
As soon ms the news OF the decision in
the Bond case reached here yesterday
the Democrats brought out the Fitz
Lee" and the continued booming Of the
cannon made known to the surrounding
country that the old Commonwealth had
scored a victory. Boniires illuminated
our streets and large numbers OF Demo
Gratis stood around discussing the deci
sion.
Our mechanics are still busily occu-
pied and report more building TO be in
progress than for numbtr of years
Our treasurer, Rev. John VI. Dawson,
reports that not a single coupon has been
rendered for tax s, and quite a snug sun
was paid in before the lst of the month,
thereby saving the per cent. to the tax
payers. Our trcasurer's Office is neatly
fitted up. and with his several clerks
sitting around, each at his desk, presents
quite n busy appearance.
Hon. $. s. Wilkins, OF Accomack. ha
been spending several days here, the
guest OF Mr.. A. Brooks, Jr. W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
Co,ored Mems Protective League.

10y IVII WTH y 'IlV DI7Ft70Il'I
ST.. PAUL, December g. Fifty colored
men from various parts of the state met
last night and organized the Minnesota
Protective Industrial League for the adj
vancement of the interests OF the race in
this State. A permanent organization
was effected, with l., II. Reynoldsas presi-
dent. A constitution was adopted which
declares the objects of the league to be
TO secure to the eolored citizens of the
State the full and free enjoyment OF their
natural and civil rights. impartial trial,
freedom from SANDER and odium through
the press, and to arrange for colored i'm
migration to this State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
Massachusetts municipal Manifesto
TBy telegraph to the Dispatchl

Boston, December g. Municipal cleo
tons were held to-dayin seventeen cities
OF the Commonwealth, the citizens in
each place being gwen an opportunity
Of expressing their preferences on the
license question. The interest therein
has been awakened and greatly strength
oned during the past few months, and
in many cities nominations were based
on this issue rather than on political
preferences. Gloucester voted-for Ii
cense !, 900, against ], liza Taunton-for
license 1854, against 1882; Hayerhill--
for license l,795, against l,76S; Fall
River-for license $3.50, against 2,SSS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
MANcnE,rEn IN SHORT SPACE.
Democratic CIub OrEantzeh-''ena a.
tors House nobbea-persona'-

I 10Y HOutt
a mass-meetiag Of tho Democratic
voters of the FIRST Ward was held last
night In the basement OF Mrs. Gillilands
residence. on Hull street between Fourth
aud Fifth, for the purpose OF organizing
the First Ward Democratic Club. In
consequence OF some misunderstanding
as to the night on which the meeting
would be held many were not present
who are usually very prompt in attend
ance. Several members Of the Central
! Club and of the other ward clubs were
present.
The meeting was called TO order by
Mr.. James T. Bradley. president OF the
Central Club, and in concise terms he
stated the purpose for which the assem-
blage was held. 4 temporary secretary
was chosen. ard the club was organized
with the following efficient corps OF OIL
GERS A. 7. Holt, president; Il A Cobb,
president; L. n. Fitzgerald, secre-
tary; c. 4. Jones, treasurer Richard
Elliott, marshal or sergcaut-at-arms.
An executive committee of three was also
appointed. This club, lise those that
have been formed in the other three
wards, starts out under most ausplclous
circumstances.
4 BRAKEMAN HURT.
Between / and 2 o'clock Yesterday
afternoon Nr. Moton, q brakeman en-
ployed on the Richmond and DanvIlle
railroad, met with quite a painful acct
dent. He was al the time on a box chr,
from which he was thrown by Il sudden
wrench of the train. Hislace was badly
bruised and one OF his ribs bruised. Mr.
Notoll was taken TO the Richmond end
of the Free bridge, where he was met
by the ambulance, which bad been sum
moned, and be was taken to bis home,
near the corner OF Twenty-first and
Nam streets.
SENATOR LLOYD ROBBED.
Monday the residence Of MIR. Marcus
Il. Lloyd. the senator-clect from this
district, corner oil lenth and Decatur
streets. was entered 10y chief or thieves,
who distracted a douJle-casegold watch,
q neck chain, diamond ring, two gold
rings and 3l6 in currency, all OF the
value Of $3.50. Mr.. Lloyd having reason
to believe that the robbery was com
miAed by Richmond party, placed the
matter in the hands OF Policeman John
r. Hall, Of the Richmond force, who is
at work on what he considers q good
trail.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. George Meredith, formerly of this
city. now of South Carolina is in the
city.
The knights of Labor cooperative
store has not received the patronage that
its friends and those interested expected,
and it will soon be closed.
Manchester has never been place for
the use of coupons, and our citizens re-
joice at the decision Of the United States
Supreme Court in the h0bc0s-corpUs
case reversing Bond.
Rev. f. NJ. Peterson, the newly-ap-
pointed pastor Of the Central Methodist
church, is expected to reach the city to-
day. If he does lie will conduct the SER
vices at his church tonight
The bazaar given at Cersley's Hall by
the ladies OF the Baptist church opened
last night under favorable auspices. The
attendance was large, and the evening
was pleasantly spent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
Drummers' victory in the Courts.


GALVESTON, December EN- the
United States District Court to-day
Judge Sabin rendered a decision on the
habeas.corpuS case of Robert Q. Stock
ton, drummer for a Kansas City firm,
releasing him from arrest and the Gus
tody of the State authorities for his re-
fusal to pay a drummer's tax of $35 per
year. The Travellers Protective Asso-
citation made a test case of Stockton's
arrest. The Court declares the law to
he void in its application to foreign
drummers for the reason that it conflicts
with section S of the Federal Constitu
ton, which gives Congress the sole
power to regulate interstate commerce.
The decision is an important victory for
the drummers of the Southwest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
Regulators Killed.

New ORLEANS, December Ga spe-
cial from Lake, Miss, to the Picay1me
says: last night band of regulators
went to the house of the Williams
brothers (colored), about half mile
north of this place, it is supposed for the
purpose Of Furnishing them for INSIDE
meanors. On arriving at the house they
ordered the two negroes to open the
door and on their refusal broke the door
down, when the negroes fired upon
them. killing two white men named Ben
Griffith and John McCrany. The ne
groes then made their escape and are
still at large
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.
DECEMBER 1sS7.

DECEMBER g. 49,
Loose dark breaks were large to-day, taxing
the warehouses somewhat to take care OF IT,
Accommodations at both shockOe and Cren-
shaws warehouses for man and beast and to-
bacco are excellent, aud prices to-day We're de-
cidedly the highest Of the season. The crop
Of new is useful manufacturing one,
but there is a lack Of rich dark leaf that
Is Indispensable 10 many manufacturers.
such Is now selling highest The best brought
l0J4c to-day. but there was nothing offered
TO bring high values or 10 test the market
on fine grades. Old tobaccos we're in better de-
mand, with sales Of some medium old wrap
Dprs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
TIE stranded steamer Kimberly.
Try telegraph TO the Dispatch

NORFOLK, Va, December 6.-The
British steamship Kimberly, ashore
thirty miles south Of Cape Henry, is to-
night leaking badly. II is probable that
she will soon break up. The vessel was
abandoned by her crew this afternoon.
She is now 80 near the beach that IL is
Thought that when the strong easterly
winds and high tides subside il will be
possible to walk on board Of her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
MARRIAGES.

CREsPI-CAsTRO.-Ma in san Jose de
Costa Rlca, c. A., November ID, 1857. by the
Right Rev. Bishop OF Costa Rica, In the presence
of Her British Malesty's Consul. ROBERT A.,
youngest son Of the late Vincent crespi. ID. D.,
TO TuLIA, youngest daughter OF ex-Presideni
ST. CLARE-CA RNEFGX.- on We'd
nesday. November @, 1857, by Kew. Or. N. ID.
Hoge, Mr. JOSEPH ST. CT RE 20 Miss JESSIE
CARNEFIX, Of Bedford county, At the residence
Of her sister, on Broad street, Richmond, Va
Bedford Inder please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
Lamar Nominated TO the Supreme
Court.

~ 'N'NT7I- - 0E'V I7I0I-I'II'I
WAsHINGroS. Decemb(r6.-The Presi-
dent sent the following nominations TO
the Senate Lucius Q. c. Lamar, Mis-
sissippi, Associated Justice Supreme
Court of the United States William f.
Villas Winconsiu, Secretary of the In
terror; Don NJ. Dickinson, Michigan,
Postmaster-General; Charles S. Fair
child, New York, Secretary of the
Treasury; George l.. Rives, New York,
Assistant Secretary of State Isaac Fl.
Maynard, New York, Assistant Secre-
tary OF the Treasury Sigourney Butler,
Massachusetts, Second Comptroller Of
the Treasury James W. Hyatt, Connec-
ticut, Treasurer United States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
REVIEW or rHE CHICAGO MARKETS


! CHICAGO, December 6.-There was q break Ia
| prices on the Board Of Trade to-day IL started
/ about 10 o'clock. May corn, which had sold up
70 56hc., dropped 20 5ihc; May wheat, which
touched as high a. s5Ac., dropped 10 Sihc.: and
\ May PORK, which sold up TO SihsO went back 20
| sih5fb-al before 81 30 O'clock. Is was at
| tributed 20 the hesyy selling Of yesterday; aud
/ May wheat did not 90 below s4hc.. anc the reac-
ton from the break carried It back to s0c. IL
was found that there were a eool many buying
I orders around This figure, and u was held pretty
! close 10 e5c. for some time. Trading MAS rather
! cautious after the break. aud .he aggregate from
1890 o'clock TO the close OF tse session
was not as large as for the first hour.
| ~ 1890 o'clock May was steady at ei4c.
! Corn sales were very few at 5ihc. for May, aud
! this proved 10 be the bottom price. Mere was
enough demand for stuff 1t boc. 10 keep it
pretty close around that usure for practically
/ the balance OF the session. Provisions fufnished
q very uncertain ield for spectators. Nay
/ pork went down 70 slAS5 before the break was
/ checked. FROM this figure it advanced 70 $500.
/ and a. 1890 O'Clock was back TO as an. Janu-
sEs op eaS sns same ssnss S course as
/ Az the close prices we're: May wheat siAsasihc. /;
! May corn. NE; May oats. 333se. asked; Janu-
/ AIRY pork, tAt7k; January lard, E.f5; January
shor. rins, slsA
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE. Nd. December 6--Cotton steady
and quleti mlddling, i0Ae. Flour stead. nrm'
aud fairy active. Wheat-southern higher;
closing quiet; No red Winter. spot SSas5 sc.
December. Nasokc-; January. ssasshc; teo-
ruafy, Sa4 esshc; May, nia9iatc. Corn southern
higher and firm; white. 5bs5.c.; yellow. S5aele :
western lower. ciossng duii; mixed. spot % "a
asksd; steamer. Sfa. Sia Oats higher ana
nEm: southern ano Pennsylvania, 3ssSss.; west
cru white. 5ledac.. western mixed. 3laS<a kya
| steady and nrm At o.ao3c, Provisions nrm and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
Probable Fatal Flow with n Sc0nt.
Hug

Special telegram 10 the D3patch.l
WAvERLY, Va, December 6.-Two
negroes, employees at Brittles saw-mill,
near Wakefield, in this county. got into
a difficulty yesterday, when one struck
the other blow upon the head with a
scanlling, which will probably prove
fatal. The offending party has been
committed TO Jail. The names OF the
parties are unknown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
municipal, Contest In Atlanta To-Day
tBy telegraph TO the DisPasch.l

ATLANTA, December 6.-The munich
pal election will take place tomorrow.
Six councilmen and two aldermen are 70
be elected. The Prohibitionists and
Ants have each full ticket in the field,
and both sides are actively at work for
their respective tickets. Party lines,
however, are not strictly drawn by the
voters, and much scratching is looked
for on both tickets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
LATE WEATHER KEPORr

by telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
,-----7 WASHINGTON, December II 4. NJ
For Virginia. slightly warmer fair
IFklK weather. light 10 fresh winds, generally
W lsOutherlv
- For North Carolina, S1Gth Carolina,
and Georgia, slightly warmer, fair wea.
ther. except followed by rain in the southern
and western portions of Georgia, and lightsto
fresh northeastery winds except variable Ia
North Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
Press Comments on tlse Presidents
Message.
lBy telegraph to the Dispatcb.l

by telegraph 20 the DispatcD.l
new YORK, December 6.-The HcrGld
closes its article on the Presidents mes
sage as follows: The message will not
please extremists OF either SIDE, Free
Traders or ProtectiOnists, but 1t will, we
believe, please and satisfy the people at
large, and 1t puts upon both parties IN
Congress the solemn duty to relieve the
country from most serious danger.
THE MESSAGE N EUROPE.
by Anglo-Amcrican cable to the Dispatch.l
LONDON, December THE Morning
Post. commenting on President Cleve-
lands message, says The message will
produce profound sensation in Europe
ms well as in America, and will strengthen
the Free Traders case throughout the
world.
The Chronicle says It is many years
since such an important and suggestive
message has been sent to Congress. II
the policy of President Cleveland Is
adopted It's effect on the trade OF the
world cannot fail to be immense.
The StQHd0yd says: President Cleve-
lands message is based on financial
principles, the sOundnCss of which 1t Is
impossible to successfully dispute. 1t
marks a revolutionary starting-point III
the fiscal controversies OF the United
States Whether it will bring about
Immediately new departure IN their
fiscal policy depends upon its reception
by Congress, which may give a spirited
protest TO the President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
walking Delegate. Held to Bail

NEW York, December Walking
Delegates Herman, Mclaughlin, Harvey,
Armstrong, and Mcdonald, who were
arrested last week on charge OF con-
spiracy by William j. Merritt & Co..
builders, we're held to-day in 500
bail each to await the action Of the grand
jury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07

BERLIN, December 6.-There is an
unconfrmed rumor that Germany and
Austria have sent joint note to st. Pc
tersburg asking Russia to explain the
massing of troops ON her frontier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07

HENTLEMEN's FINE -
SLIPPERS In Alligator. Seal Maroon, Govt
Kangaroo. and CALI Correct shapes and eolors
An elegant line Of aLADsToNEs, RAlLRoAp\
BAGS, CLUBS. and GRIPS, Ia Alligator s>sA
and Grain Leather. New eolors and uimnlnsk
Nothing 90 useful Dor more elegant Tar ~
Holiday trade IA. aaaoa
ass fses ma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
FIFFIETH CONGRESS
hccond Days PrOceediuEs-PreS
dents Message Read in
Both Houses.

WASHINGTON, December 6. After the
reading of the Journal in the Senate the
presiding officer asked whether it was
the pleasure OF the Senate to proceed
with the usual morning business.
Mr.. Harris suggested that bills and
memorials might be introduced and re-
i-rred.
Nh. Hoar opposed the proposition,
stating that il was an ancient custom OF
tle senate not 20 enter upon any ordi-
lary business until after hearing the
communication from the President at
tlc beginning OF the session. That was
e mark OF respect due from the lcgisla-
ti,e department of the Government TO
the Executive. He, therefore, moved a
recess for half an hour. The motion
was agreed 10.
TIE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
After the recess had been extended for
q quarter Of al hour longer MIR. Morrill,
reported that the JOINT committee APP
pointed 10 wait upon the President had
performed that duty and had been in
formed that the President would imme-
d.ately communicate with Congress in
writing. 1hereupon Mr. o. l.. Pruden,
one Of the Presidents secretaries, pre-
sentod several messages in writing, and
the presiding officer laid before the
senate the Presidents annual message.
Mr. McCook, secretary Of the Senate, at
five minutes past !, commenced the read
ny Of the message.
HE reading wasconcluded at half-pasi
}, when the Senate adjourned.
noase Of Representatives.
The proceedings of the House this
morning were opened with prayer by the
Chaplain.
Sir. Mills, Of Texas, offered resolu-
ilon directing the Speaker TO appoint the
committees on rules, accounts, enrolled
bills, and mileage, each 10 consist OF the
same number OF members as is provided
ior Wy the rules Of the Forty-ninth Con-
gress, and referring the rules Of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
nav telegraph 70 de Dispatci

TUJ tt1VFE"I'HE y nv 'V'''F'''|1FFt
ATLANTA, December 8. by the explo-
sion Of a boiler in Hogapsyille, near
West Point, three negroes were killed
this morning operatives in the
mill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
Those ReauiiIni Prerents

have come that promised to give away
with my 60c gift Tea, Some are lovely.
Those who come first will get the choice.
Ladies are invited to look at them.
JULIEN BINFoRD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-07
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY was
Topaz sherry.

have a delicious Sherry Wine-very
dry-at "a per gallon. This is something
really nice. [ am agent for Philip
Bests Milwaukee Beer in bottles. Some
thing extra. JULIEN BINFoRD,
1902 Main street.